Vernon Buford York, 84, of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at T.J. Sampson Hospital. He was born on Thursday, February 4, 1937 in WIndsor, KY, the son of the late Ernest & Durella Turner York.
Vernon was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was an avid gardener, amateur radio operator WA4N0H, and spent many years volunteering for the Rescue Squad and Red Cross.
On February 8, 2021 he & his wife Helen Claycomb York celebrated their 58th Wedding Anniversary.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Verlman York and a sister, Arietta York.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Helen Claycomb York of Columbia, KY
2 Daughters: Rhonda Holt (& husband Dane) of Clovis, NM; Laverne Blair (& husband Steve) of Columbia, KY
1 Son: Douglas York (& wife Jacquelyn) of Columbia, KY
1 Sister: Mazelle Binnette of Ocala, FL
4 grandchildren: Jonathan Burton, Kristina Holt, Amanda Holt and Dillon York
Graveside services will be private for family only at Wilkerson Cemetery on Tuesday, February 23 2021.
Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
